Originally Posted by Ballyhooly:
“Maxwell got himself disliked by Scabgate and poowater...”
Agreed. And this established Science's victimhood and I think that this has stayed in the minds of the people who vote.
We can see how obnoxious Science can be but I don't think that this comes scross in highlights. Apart from being a constant irritant in the House, Science performs in the DR like a sweet reasonable hard done by 60's hippy. Peace and Love and all that.
Highlights shots of him in tasks make him look enthusiastic and part of the group. He doesn't come across as obsessed by his image, doesn't seem to have many clothes and doesn't boast about about how many holidays he has had in far flung places.
In a subtle way he seems to have created a constant image of himself seen by Highlights watchers and voters. He reinforces this with his mirror monologues.
When he manages to turn the pack against him he just looks sad and lonely hard done by and hang-dog.